Welcome to the Douglas College Library guide to ASA Citation Style (7th ed.). In these pages, we offer numerous examples of how to cite all types of sources and how to make your in-text citations. We've also included links to other helpful resources and tips on how to keep track of all those articles you've used in your research.
Select the tabs above for examples of the material you wish to cite.
ASA is modelled on Chicago Style citation - if unable to find an example in our ASA guide, check out our Chicago guide or ask a librarian for help.
Many instructors will not allow the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (i.e. ChatGPT, et cetera) in assignments. If you do use tools like this, it is important that you check with your instructors first and then that you include citations in your assignment. Since most text generated by AI tools cannot be linked to or read by the reader of your assignment, it's best to cite it as a "personal communication" (see the example and information in the Further Examples tab).
The American Sociological Association Style Guide does not include any mention of the use of artificial intelligence but the Chicago Manual of Style Online FAQ offers this advice for citing AI-generated material, with ChatGPT as the "author" and OpenAI as the "publisher."
Check out this short video on how to avoid plagiarism, thanks to the BCIT Library.